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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03
base Rail

Las: Sunday a game OF base ball
came off at Perry's Bridge between
the r. r. Rs, of that town, and the
Abbevilles. Quite a crowd had
gathered from the town and sur
rounding country to witness it, and
the evening being a pleasant one the
boys were able to show them a good
game. The Abbevilles went to the
bat first and scored two runs, but
the r. r. Rs came in with three,
whitewashed the Abbcyilles in the
second, and scored one more run.
This made the Abbevilles doubt
whether they would come out ahead,
and caused them to work the harder.
They kept the opposing Mines score
at a stand still the next four in.
nings, while they increased their own
to II. In the 7th inning the r. R.
Rs made a good start, and promised
to make several runs, but the Able.
villes paralyzed them by putting out
three men in as many seconds. The
R. R. Rs had a very effective bat.
terry, and it did good work, very few
Of the Abbevillians being able to
hit the ball. On the other side the
fielding and general playing was
superb, and though they were heavy
sluggers, that alone could not save
them, and they were left by a score
of 6 to 10. The r. r. Rs will play
q match game here tomorrow against
the Abbevilles. A large crowd and
a fine game may be expected.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03

Mr.. A. S. Chappuis, Of Rayne,
has returned from his prolonged trip
to the West, and in combining bust
ness with pleasure made it conve-
.nient to lay in a large and select
stock Of goods in his line, such as
blinds, sash, carpenters tools, ETC.,
which he is offering at the lowest
figures.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03

In every community there are a
number of men whose whole time is
not occupied, such as teachers, min.
listers, farmers SOUS, and others. TO
these classes especially we would
say, if you wish to make several
hundred dollars during the next few
months, write at once to S. F. John.
son & Co., of Richmond, Va, and
they will show you how to do it.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03
NOTICE.
Land Office at New Orleans, La.

and Office at New Orleans, LA.
July 26th 1885,.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice Of his inten-
a3ol, R. S. in support OF his claim and that
said proof will be made before the Judge
OF in his absence the Clerk of tho
District Court. at Abbeville. La, on
Monday, September 12 1881. yiz:-Jules
0. Brenssard who made Homestead Entry
No. 149. for the West half of South East
xuarter, Section ~ Town Ship II South
Range 3 Fast La. Meridian.
prove his continuous residence upon, amt
cultivation Of said land, viz:-Alexandre
a. Dartez, August Vincent, Onezune
P~retean, Jules Dartez.
all of Vermilion parish, Louisiana.
THos. j. BUTLER, Register.
July so. 1887.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03
NOTICE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish of Vermilion.
Twenly-Gfth Judicial District.
No. 1873.

"S"lJ MN
No. 1873.
Emile Duhon and wife vs. Heirs Of
Desire T. Broussard.
To Marie Odile Broussard, wife De
mosthene NuneZ, and to her said hus-
band; Delzinde Broussard, wife Of Levi
Kibbe, and to her said husband Eloi
Broussard, Ernest B%roussard, M. Ellen
Broussard, wife of Aurelien Theall, and
to her said husband; NJ. Idea Brous-
sard, wife of Olivier Leblanc, and to
her said husband NJ. Rosa Broussard,
wife of Ursin Broussard, and to her
said husband Numa Bernard, of the
parish of Vermilion, Romulus Langll-
nais, Remus Langlinais. Alice Langli-
nais, wife of Hypolite Langlinais, and
to her said husband; Desire Langli-
nais, Natural tutor to the minors En-
nest Aurore Langlinais, of the parish
Of Lafayette.
You, and each of You, are hereby
cited to appear before our above said
court, at the courthouse, in the town
of Abbeville, La, on Saturday, Novem-
Der 18th, 1867, at 8 O'Clock a. NJ, to
| answer the demand contained in petit
ton Of Emile Duhon and his wife Age
lima BrousSard, and show cause why,
an act of sale from the late Desire T.
Broussard to plaintiff herein; pur-
chased by the latter more than ten
years ago ana being for a certain tract
Of land situated in Vermilion parish on
the west side of Vermilioa Bayou. con-
tanning one hundred and sixty arpents,
more or less, having d front Of four ar
penis by a depth of forty arpents;
bounded above by lands then belong
ing to said Desire I. Broussard, below
by lands then belonging to Dolce Fred
erick, O to said Emile Duhon, and
west by lands Of Oscar Plat.
Also another tract of land, purchased
at the public sale of the property of the
succession Of said d. L. BfDussard, to
wit
A certain tract of land situated in
Vermilion parish, having a front Of
eight arpents on Vermilion bayou by a
depth of forty arpents, containing three
hundred and twenty arpents, more or
less, bounded above by lands formerly
belonging to Aurelien Trahan, now to
petitioner, and below by the first above
mentioned tract, should not be reinsta-
ted and the evidence thereof revived
and re-established.
Witness the Hon. C. Debaillon,
Judge Of said Court, this Sd day of
September, 1887.
0. II. O'BRYAN.
Dep.Clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03

A recent San Francisco dispatch
saws the Southern Pacific Railway
Company has decided to reduce the
present %four-ceut per mile rate to
three cents, fve.ceut rates to four
cents, and six.cent rates to FIVE cents,
on all lines throughout the country
controlled BY the Southern'and Cen
trail Pacific Railway Companies.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03

We are pleased to learn that Mr..
"A. c. Poulet, Of Rayne, has recov-
cred from his recent spell of sick
ness, and is now prepared to fill all
orders for lumber, shingles, paints
and oils sent to him, with prompt
ness and dispatch.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03

A. monument of beautiful design
will soon be placed over the grave
Of Chester a. Arthur. Besides this
he will have a monument in New
York city, erected by voluntary sub
scriptions to the amount of thirty
thousand dollars.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03
Immigration in Colonies.

The system of emigration from
other States in colonies has been so
fruitful of beneficial results as to
drive away from the new settler the
many Inconvenience and depriva'
lions which have deferred so many
good families from seeking homes in
this still new land Of plenty and to
spare" This plan Of c%olonlzing I'M
migration has so many advantages.
One decided advantage is that none
are away from friends. Each colony
is a family, as it were, among
surrounding neighborhoods, aud
amongst all they usually have all the
articles and means of living that
all need, and by helping each other
the whole prospers. Agents who
can be trusted are sent out and au.
thorized to select a location suitable
to the desires of the whole colony or
generally SO, having an eye to those
general advantages nature affords,
such as soil, climate. water and tim
Der. With these to a general de-
gree any colony can soon acquire all
the other needed advantages. But
the companies make all the needed
arrangement Of houses ready built,
with choice Of several styles, and
thus enable the settler to start with
a homestead and a house for which
he is to pay when he has realized a
sum sufficient to do so. That this is
a profit to the company is no Oh
lection to tie plan. There is no more
comfortable, safe, advantageous,
cheap and economical plan yet in
vented for the man Of no means than
these immigration companies afford,
and we advise our friends in other
States to adopt this novel, yet fruit
full idea, and have their agent select
cd, and let him come to Louisiana
and make selections for them, and
then let them come here in compa'
MES or colonies, and by settling to-
gether continue around them those
neighborheod customs. habits and
associations, and avoid the desola'
ton and loneliness which a strange
land gives. Now that we have ex
cellent crops of all kinds through
out the State, also good schools and
fine churches in all the parishes, 8
better season than the present could
not offer itself for seekers Of new
homes and a healthy climate.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
TWENTY-FIVE JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Vermilion.

SUGGESTIONS of Joseph T. Guidry and
,Melanie Hebert.
Notice is hereby given to all persons
having any interest in the above success
sions. that Aleide Hebert, administrator
of the same has filed a petition in our said
court praying to be discharged as such adj
mlnlstrator. and to show cause within the
granted. by filing their opposition in
writing in this office, if any they have.
showing why said administrator should
not be discharged and his bond cancelled.
Seal of court this 9th day of August, 1887.
lAsTIE B~RoJssARp, Clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03
FOR GOVERNOR:
OF ASSUMPTION.

General f. L. Nichols, the soldier
and statesman, and the peoples
choice for oar next goverser despite
all that is said against him.. will ad-
dress the citizens Of Vermilion, at
Abbeyille, on the 28th instant.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03
TO COTTON BUYERS
AND THE
GENERALITY

/ beg leave to call your attention To ~
fact that by arrangements recently mod, de
my banking department offers many f se;1'
tiles. which would tend to serve yonr n
terests more fully than heretofore coI W.
pairing fayorably with the banking insti-
buttons Of our A. neishboriag towns l hope
which will be given the promptest ATS
ton possible at very moderate rates.
Very respectfully,
n. G. You've
Abbeville, Aug. 10, 1887.-3m.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03
The German crown prince and
his family left England on last We'd
nesday.
Notice..

thereby notify all whom it may CON
Germ. that | viii not cash the checks given
my employees for time unless presented by
the employee in person. The checks are
given to my employees as time keepers and
not AS a circulating medium.
j. HENRY PUTNAM.
Rose Hill Plantation, Sept. 3. 1887.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03
The Jeanerette Fair.

We want all our people to remem-
Der the Agricultural Fair which
opens at Jeanerette on the Goth ef
October next, and continues for four
consecutive days. The management
are putting forth every endeavor to
get up a fair that shall be a credit
to this section of country; and all
the neighboring parishes should do
all they can to aid in making it a
grand success. There can be no
move made better calculated to de.
vclop the resources of a country and
stimulate people to renewed. vigor
and vital energy than a we'll directed
agricultural and live stock fair, such
as is promised, and which we are
confident will be held at Jeanerette
during the last days OF next month.
Our parish can not expect to have a
fair nearer home for the present,
and We not only advise, but request
our citizens, farmers especially, to
90 to the fair at Jeanerette, and we
can promise that they will not regret
their trip. If all will 60, it will
lead to a fair Of cur own in the near
future, and we may reasonably hope
for the full tide Of prosperity to
sweep over our beautiful and fertile
Southern land. Go, then, to the
fair, take wife and children, and be
sure to stay long enough to see all
that is to be seen.
The Daily States, which only a few
short weeks ago Indignantly denied
the mild imputation that it was
a McEnery organ, has suddenly
stepped to the front and is to-day
the most virulcnt dyed.in.the-wool
sheet that supports the "Levee
Governor" In its dcnunciations of
General Nichols and his friends, it
evidently knows no limit, and moth
ing is too vile, too malicious or too
monstrous to use against the MANNED
Moses who led the Democratic party
out Of Radical bondage. Judge
White just now seems to be the man
it hates most after Nichols. W.
opine the Judge will prove q Tartar
by the time they have gotten through
with him.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03
NOTICE.
No
Land Office at New Orleans, L.

Land Office at New Orleans, La.
April. 18th, 1857.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of. his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of h:a
claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Judge, or in his absence tie
Clerk Of the District Court, at Abbevil!e,
La, on Monday, Sept. 5. 1885,. viz;
Valeirien DarteZ no made HOMESTEAD
Entry No. Hs5 for the North East qua--
ter Section 30 Town Ship II south, Range
s East. La. Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land, Viz:-Antoius
b. Bronussard, Antoine Bernard. T. D..
Lege. Theosine Vincent,
all of Nermilion Parish Louisiana.
THos. J. BtTIEk, Register.
July 80. 1887.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03
STATE LOUISIANA.
District Court-Parish Of Vermlllon,

Succession Of Ozeme Vincent.
Application of Neville Vincent
to be appointed Administrator
Notice is hereby given to all par
ties Interested in the said succession
or having any opposition to make 70
the application Of said applicant %
file the same in writing in the ONCE
of the clerk Of court within ten days
from the date hereof. :,
Given under my had and seal o.
court this 9th day of August, 1906
LAsTIE BROUssARD.
Clerk Of Court.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03

Governor Ross issued the extradi.
ton papers for the late County
Treasurer Burk, Of Galveston, who
is now under arrest in San Fran
cisco.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03
FOR SALE.
A FINE PLANTATION CONTAIyIyn
ESQ ACRES OF LAND.

eighty of which are woodland, all under
fence, with the following improvements
One large dwelling, two cabins, two
corn-cribs. The place is well ditched
1t is situated about six miles south Of
Abbeville, and known as the Huff
place. 1t will be sold for cash, or on
liberal terms. For particulars, apply
to or address Gus Godchaux, at Able.
vile, or l.. Burgires, Baldwin P~ostofice.
st. Mary Parish. Place to be delivered
January l, 1888.
:. L. BURGIRES.
July %, 1S87-m
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
.Wenty-tiifth Judicial District Court,
Parish of Vermilion.

No. IS.
Succession OF Emiline Dartez:
Notice is hereby given to all parties in
terestcd in said succession, or having ny
opposition to make to the tableau of debts
and charges and of settlement filed by Ed
gar Thibeaux, administrator OF SAID sue
%cession, and pending for homologation, to
file the same in writing in the office OF the
clerk of court within ten days from the
date hereof.
Given under my official signature and
seal of court, this Sd day:of September,
1887.
O. II. O'BRTAN,
Dep-Clerk of Court.
O'Brvan g. White, Attvs.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03

The kidnapping in the night Of
the editor Of the Lantern, and his
transportation to Donaldsonville on
a writ issued by Judge Dufel, Of
Ascension parish, reminds us of the
high.handed outrages committed by
the judiciary in Radical times. Mr..
Mulvey may be guilty Of libel as
charged, in fact we believe he is,
but that is no reason why he should
mot have "a living chance"
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03

STATE OF LOUISIANA, Parish Of Yer
- milion-25th District Court No. ~.
Succession of Josephine Sicily.
Application of Syphroyen Mareeaux'
administrator of said succession to DO
discharged.
Whereas Syphroyen Mearceaux, admin.
istrator of the succession of Josephine
Sicily. decd. has made application tor ms
final discharge as such administrator
and for the release of himself. and sure
ties on his administrators bond. Now. ~
persons having. opposition to make 70 Inc
release of himself and s%ureties are hereby
notified to file such opposition in writing ~
my Office within ten days from this date.
Given under my official signature a a
seal of court, this eth day of August, 1901,
LAsTIE BROUssARD, CLERK.
Smedes L. White, Attys.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03

The trade editions Of September
lst Of the New Orleans Peayune,
T,nas.D Democrat and States were
excellent in every respect, and got.
Ten up With great ability and skill,
and which will prove of incalculable
interest to the reader. The array of
statistics and valuable trade items
ts imposing. These papers are we'll
:illed With local advertisements,
which prove eouelusively an appre'
citation on the part Of the business
nsn Of that city of the ability and
painstaking by the p%roprietors Of
the above named journals in cater
Jag 90 satisfactorily to the necessi'
ties Of the people Of that great me-
tropelis. They are certainly q credit
to New Orleans, aud the South
generally.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Twenty-tfth Judicial District Court,
Parish of XermiliOn.

Succession of Pelagie Meanx.
No. II.
Notice is hereby given to all parties IN
terested in the said succession, OF having
any opposition to make to the tabieau OF
final distribution and final settlement
pending for homologation of said success
Office of the clerk of court within ten
days from the date hereof.
Given under nv official signature anu
seal of court this eth day of August. 1857.
LAsIIE BROUssARD,
Clerk Of Court.
w, W. Edwards. ATTY,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03


We are in receipt Of a copy of the
school history Of the United States,
published by F. F. Hansell & Bro,
IS and 80 Camp street, New Orleans.
geographically and artistically the
book is a work of art, the illustra.
tons are many, and are among the
best specimens Of the engraver's
skill We have ever seen. The topical
outlines, blackboard forms and other
devices used in presenting a subject
add much to the usefulness and mer-
its of the book. The State Board of
Education have adopted it for use
in the Louisiana public schools. 1t
is neatly bound in cloth, has $50
pages, and sells for 60 cents a copy.
Send on and get q copy, it is just the
thing you want for children.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-09-03

figures.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-07-27
When to Now.

No rule OF action can be arbitrarily laid
down in matters of haying, for we all know
that our climate is so changeable that
work of any kind, however Systematically
laid out, is liable to be interrupted by
changes in the weather, over which the
man who makes the plans and lays out the
work has no control. AS rule grass should
not be moved in the early morning while
wet. For several years we have practiced
running the mower in the afternoon instead
of the forenoon, and find it much better
than the former practice. Grass cut when
loaded with water dries very slowly, and If
heavy, the under side will remain wet for
long time. IL cut in the afternoon when
perfectly dry and left to lie over night
without disturbance, the hay dries through
evenly, and at noon of the second day will
generally be found better cured than il it
had been cut haft day earlier, when loaded
with water. The dew which falls upon the
cut grass is quickly dispelled by the morn
ing sun, and the process of drying CON-
meDces at once, and it gets the benefit %
the whole day. 1t will be ready to rake
Immediately after noon, and the cart may
follow ct once and take it to the barn. The
advantage of raking and loading while the
hay is still hot from the bright midday
sunshine is great. In this way the hay is
cured with the least possible manipulation,
and, Of course, at a cost in like proportion.
II there is but q small field to be mown
each day, it can be done so late in the at-
terncOn that the cut grass will not wilt till
the sunshine Of the morrow strikes it. But
when cut early in the afternoon the slight
dampuess from the dew will work no in
Jury. This practice of afternoon moving
is especially advantageous IN the cutting
and curing OF clover.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-07-27
Sowing Grass Seed.

In sowing grass and clover seeds an even
stand is desirable, and to secure this, great
care is to be taken in the sowing. A very
good practice Is TO make the last harrow
ing with great care, evenly and with the
marks all parallel. Then the sower can
follow these marks, first taking the edge
of the field and returning six short PAGES
distant from the first course Then re-.
turning on the second course, and al ways
sowing with the right hand to the left.
Six feet for each cast is as much as can be
taken with light seed, as orchard grass,
blue grass, red top, etc, snd as much as
should be taken with timothy, and the
quantity OF seed taken may be readily
gagged to the width of the cast. The cast
is made with each movement of the right
foot. When the wind is blowing even
slightly, the cast should be made low, to
avoid irregular dropping OF the SEED, and
WHEN the light seeds are sown it is easier
to walk across the harrow marks when the
tracks made are easily seen, and as the
wind may carry the seed to one side, the
sower Iuay 20 out Of the straight track to
accommodate the wind, and on returning
can easily distinguish the foot marks OF
the previous track in the soft soil.
The sowing should be done as soon as
the last narrowing is finished, when the
seed sinks In the loose soil, or is covered
by the first shower. A smoothing plank
is good thing to cover seed with. 1t may
he sight or ten feet long, and is fitted with
tongue and two stiff braces. The tongue
is fitted to The plank on the level, so thai
when ii is raised the front end of the
plank is elevated little. This prevents
the plank from gathering stones or seed
in front Of il, and causes it to ride ovel
them. 1t leaves smooth, even surface.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-07-27
AueustTrlmming of Hedges.

The expense of a hedge fence is COM
prised in the trimming. This expense is
increased by delay. 1t is less labor to
trim hedge three times during the year,
when the branches are small and soft, than
once when the branches have made full
seasons growth. If the hedge is trimmed
once in June and sgain in August, it will
be kept in good shape, and the labor will
be less than If the trimming Is put off M I'll
spring. In August the branches can be
cut with shears or sharp corn knife. The
foliage on them will add IN their barn
ing, when they have cried a few days in
the sun. The thorns are not so hard as in
the spring. Ire brush will be less, and on
account of their pliability and greater
weight, will pack into the heap much bet
ter. If trimmed in August, the hedge will
not make any considerable groSth during
the fall. August trimming does not in
iure the hedge, rather helps it, as il tends
10 ripen the wood, preventing q late au.
tnnn growth to be injured by the winter.
The loss of sap is less than when the
trimming is done in the early spring. as
then the wounds are larger, and do not
heal before the sap flows. Do not neglect
to burn the brush as soon IS it has dried
sufficiently. If allowed to remain on
the ground, it will harbor mice
and other vermin. Trim the
hedge in August and burn the brush